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George Takei, best known for playing Lt. Sulu in the iconic science-fiction television show, will take part in a question-and-answer session Tuesday, Aug. 26, following the 7 p.m. screening of "To Be Takei," Jennifer Kroot's documentary about his life. The screening is at Harkins Shea, at 7354 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale. There is no extra charge for the Q&A session.

There's more to Takei than Sulu, of course, as "To Be Takei" shows. Reviewing the film for The Arizona Republic and azcentral, Penny Walker said in her 3.5 star review of the movie that "Takei talks with equal openness about acting, politics and sex — even about a few intimate matters that husband Brad, the less gregarious and more business-minded of the couple, would really rather not be shared on camera."

Evidently Brad warmed up to the task; he will also take part in the Q&A.

Walker continues:

"The documentary at times feels a little cheesy in tone, with cartoonish music and unpolished cuts. It is an interesting film but not perfect, though audiences may not notice. Takei has many fans — 7.4 million likes and counting on Facebook — and those who see the film will likely be happy with it simply because it stars him. And like its subject, 'To Be Takei' is very likable."